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Antarctica, a land of recordsFriday, 7 August 2009
Vripack superyacht visits design studio in SneekWednesday, 8 July 2009
Vietnam delights, superyacht cruisingTuesday, 26 May 2009
Ao Po Grand Marina, Phuket’s latest and most spectacular superyacht marinaMonday, 11 May 2009
A steep superyacht traffic increase for SingaporeWednesday, 10 December 2008A steep superyacht traffic increase for the F1 weekend brings new superyachts to Singapore and helps SSA reaching its yearly traffic objectives. An exciting season of top-notch lifestyle experiences complemented the historic 2008 Formula One™ SingTel Singapore Grand Prix, giving superyacht owners more reasons to come to Singapore for the season, from end-September all the way to December for the much anticipated Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 Singapore Stopover, the first and only South East Asian stopover leg. Read More Historic Portsmouth waterside site set for overhaulThursday, 18 September 2008Portsmouth today confirmed its position as a fast changing city with a world renowned marine industry as the former VT Halmatic site in Portchester has been taken under new management. The site, to be once again named Trafalgar Wharf, is aiming to offer world class facilities accommodating marine businesses ranging from sailmakers and boat brokers to boat builders, boat storage and major refit works. Read More Piracy scare on Red Dragon’s maiden voyageTuesday, 5 August 2008
Tuesday, 12 May 2009Friday, 10 April 2009Maldives “Carbon Neutral” policy prompts carbon balanced yachting Wednesday, 18 February 2009The Superyacht Singapore Association releases "2008 Superyacht Traffic Report" Monday, 21 July 2008Singapore welcomes superyachts for Singapore F1 and Volvo Ocean Race season Monday, 19 February 2007 |
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Truly a land of records, Antarctica is the highest, windiest, driest, and coldest continent on earth. It holds 84% of the continental ice in the world and 70% of the fresh water of the earth. Wild and unpredictable, the Antarctic Continent is surrounded by fierce seas and has a unique and generally impenetrable geography. 
Alumercia, an award winning 38m Vripack Explorer, arrived in Sneek on Thursday 18th June. This full aluminum yacht, built in the Netherlands and owned by a Dutchman, has traveled 105.000 nautical miles since she was launched eight years ago which can be compared to sailing around the world five times. 
Captain Jody Atterton took time to talk to SuperYachtTimes.com, about a country so rich and diverse in history as it is in culture, with gentile people radiating a inviting smile everywhere you go. For those adventurous enough to cruise the exclusive waters of Vietnam, the experience alone will entice you back for more. 
With the official opening of the Ao Po Grand Marina, Phuket’s latest and most spectacular Marina development in the North East of the island, Yacht owners can now berth their superyacht there. Construction of the Marina, with an impressive capacity of 200 berths, started in 2006, and the Marina is now open for business. 
After leaving Auckland to a wonderful send-off from all the other yachts in the Viaduct Basin loudly sounding their horns, we headed north. The first 36 hours were wet and cold motoring into head seas, which the Dragon handled admirably. After that, apart from one windy night, it was light winds all the way to Bali, a trip which took just under 14 days. 
